ANADARKO AND WARREN RESOURCES ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO EXPLORE FOR AND DEVELOP COALBED METHANE RESOURCES IN WYOMING
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Exhibit 99.1
ANADARKO AND ▇▇▇▇▇▇ RESOURCES ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO EXPLORE FOR
AND DEVELOP COALBED METHANE RESOURCES IN WYOMING
HOUSTON—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Dec. 20, 2002—Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC) and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Resources, Inc. have entered into an agreement to jointly explore for and develop coalbed methane resources in the fairway of the Atlantic Rim area of the Washakie Basin in southern Wyoming.
The area of mutual interest (AMI) covers approximately 211,000 acres in Carbon County. All activities in the AMI will be co-managed by Anadarko and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ under joint exploration and operating agreements. Anadarko will be the operator.
Under the agreement, Anadarko is purchasing an interest in 87,700 net acres from ▇▇▇▇▇▇ for a purchase price of $18 million, consisting of $12 million in cash and deferred drilling credits of $6 million. Additionally, Anadarko is assigning to ▇▇▇▇▇▇ contractual interests in 46,600 net acres, such that Anadarko and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ will each have a 50 percent undivided interest in the combined acreage of approximately 133,300 net acres within the AMI.
"Wyoming's Atlantic Rim is a very promising coalbed methane opportunity that has been validated by drilling and pilot testing," said ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, Anadarko Vice President, U.S. Onshore and Offshore. "Because the trend is located partly on Anadarko's Land Grant, this agreement enables us to leverage our unique acreage position in Wyoming and create synergies that we believe will yield significant reserves at a low cost of finding. It's a win-win for both Anadarko and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Resources.
"Combined with our other activities on the Land Grant and our recent acquisition of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ properties in the Powder River Basin, we continue to demonstrate that Wyoming is a key growth area for Anadarko," ▇▇▇▇▇ added.
"We are delighted to partner with an industry leader like Anadarko," said ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Chairman and CEO of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Resources. "The joint venture combines the expertise of both companies and creates a powerful combination of talents to develop this potentially large coalbed methane natural gas resource base."
▇▇▇▇▇▇ Resources, Inc. is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, production and operation of natural gas and oil properties. ▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ current operations are principally focused on developing and expanding its coalbed methane project located in the Atlantic Rim of the Washakie Basin in southwest Wyoming and the Powder River Basin in northeastern Wyoming. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ also has interests in the Wilmington oil field located in the Los Angeles Basin, in southern California. More information is available at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation is one of the world's largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies. Houston-based Anadarko is active in the U.S., Canada, Algeria and Qatar and is executing strategic exploration programs in several other countries. More information is available at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.
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This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by Anadarko and/or ▇▇▇▇▇▇ in light of its experience, on general economic and business conditions and expected future developments, many of which are beyond the control of Anadarko and/or ▇▇▇▇▇▇. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements herein include the timing and extent of changes in commodity prices for oil and gas, environment risks, operating risks, risks related to exploration and development, the ability of Anadarko and/or ▇▇▇▇▇▇ to meet its stated business goals and other risk factors as described in Anadarko and/or Warrens' 2001 Annual Report and Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of those factors, Anadarko and/or ▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ actual results may differ materially from those indicated in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Anadarko discloses proved reserves that comply with the SEC's definitions. Additionally, Anadarko may disclose estimated recoverable reserves, which the SEC guidelines do not allow us to include in filings with the SEC. See Additional Factors Affecting Business in the Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) included in the company's 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ANADARKO AND ▇▇▇▇▇▇ RESOURCES ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO EXPLORE FOR AND DEVELOP COALBED METHANE RESOURCES IN WYOMING